Gertrude August (Noreisch) Seifert

Gravestone photo used with permission from photographer Jim Sheaffer.

(August 13, 1888 - June 1, 1976)

The Harrison Sun

June 10, 1976

Sioux pioneer Gertrude Seifert dies June 1

Gertrude Seifert, Sioux County pioneer, died June 1 at the Chadron Hospital at the age of 87. Her funeral was held Friday at United Methodist Church in Harrison and burial was in the Harrison Cemetery.

Gertrude August Noreisch Seifert, daughter of Gustave and Caroline Norissch, was born Aug. 13, 1888. She grew to womanhood on her parents' farm north of Harrison. On August 22, 1909, she married Thomas R. Seifert. Eight children were born - Frances, Gertrude, Bertrand (Bud), Marie, Carl, Lloyd, Grace and Grant.

She was a charter member and Gold Star Mother of the Ladies Auxiliary to the V.F.W., a member of Memorial United Methodist Church and Afternoon Circle, the Rebekah Lodge, Warbonnet Project Club, and Friendship Club.